Video: The Carmen Bodice
Come sew along with me as I sew a tropical Carmen Bodice.
Don't forget to download this pattern and instructions in the separate Carmen Bodice post.
xoxo,
Gertie
PS: Please leave a comment & let me know what you think about our new camera setup! Does this angle make things easier to see?
Follow along with the timestamps below:
00:00 Introducing the Carmen Bodice
01:36 Chapter 1: Pattern Pieces
06:22 Chapter 2: Fabric and Supplies
10:35 Chapter 3: Stabilizing with Fusible Interfacing
12:35 Chapter 4: Staystitching the Neckline
16:33 Chapter 5: Sewing the Darts
20:34 Chapter 6: Sewing the Shoulder Seams
24:52 Chapter 7: Sewing the Neckline (and Drape)
39:07 Chapter 8: Grading the Neckline (and Drape)
41:57 Chapter 9: Understitching the Neckline
49:30 Chapter 10: Sewing the Armholes
53:41 Chapter 11: Understitching the Armholes
58:14 Chapter 12: Sewing the Center Front Seam
1:03:58 Chapter 13: Sewing the Right Side Seam
1:07:22 Chapter 14: Finishing Steps
1:09:31 Goodbyeeee!
Link to last month's video showing you how to insert an invisible zipper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhBa4gAss-o&t=6601s
Sew the Carmen Bodice (November 2025 - exclusive video for Charm's Patreon members) (YouTube)
Comments (11)
I laughed so hard when you were explaining how to cut the drape in the outer fabric and the lining and the mirror images. Great video as always.
LOVE the sample fabric this month! What is the lining fabric? Silk charmeuse?
Isn't it pretty? Both the outer and lining fabrics are rayon challis!
I always wondered how people were able to accomplish patterns without the detailed explanations. I have brought many vintage patterns and it's always like trying to read a faded maps to your destination. This make sewing vintage cloths so much easier.
I love the new camera angle really easy to see what a pretty bodice
Ooooh, Gretchen you better watch out with me around that red and black tropical sample. She just might get snatched! LOL absolutely beautiful.
That is really beautiful
Beautiful 😍
Oh my word, YES!!!!!
He// ya! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Jaw dropping with excitement!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes!!!!!!!